Good recipe-- very easy. I used canned spinach (*gasp*). I thought the garlic was very overpowering and, prior to adding them, I tried to let the garlic soak in the lemon dressing, but they were still kicking when they were all combined. I brought it for lunch today along with a pack of gum! I also added 1/2 tsp of crush red pepper and that helped add another dimension to the meal. Might make again...
Cavatappi with Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, and Feta
Dress up plain cavatappi (spiral-shaped) pasta with fiber-rich spinach and garbanzo beans, then add distinct Mediterranean flavor with feta and heart-healthy olive oil. Serve with buttered garlic toast.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 288
- Calories from fat: 27%
- Fat: 8.6g
- Saturated fat: 2.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 11.2g
- Carbohydrate: 42.2g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Iron: 3.6mg
- Sodium: 334mg
- Calcium: 106mg
Ingredients
- 8 cups coarsely chopped spinach
- 8 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 12 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or other white beans, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Freshly ground pepper
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Preparation
- Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
Cavatappi with Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, and Feta Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Mediterranean
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pasta, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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